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Do alternative medical practices really work?
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Alternative medical practices are outside of typical, evidence-based medicine taught in med schools. Find out if alternative medical practices work.
The Hoax of Edward Mordake, the Man Afflicted With Two Faces
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Tormented by an evil face at the back of his head, he took his own life at 23. It's a sad tale that has captivated people for generations, except it isn't true.
10 Technologies That Help Buildings Resist Earthquakes
Bend but don't break: That's the idea behind many of these temblor-thwarting technologies. They may even allow a building's inhabitants to walk out unharmed and start picking up the pieces after the earthquake subsides.
10 Cover-ups That Just Made Things Worse
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What were 10 attempted cover-ups that just made things worse? Learn more about these cover-ups at HowStuffWorks.com.
Is alcohol more dangerous than ecstasy?
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In Britain, illegal drugs are ranked as A, B, or C. Class A is supposed to be the most harmful, and Class C is supposed to be the least harmful. A recent study shows that the rankings may be all mixed up.
Oleander Is a Poisonous Plant, Not a Cure for COVID-19
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Despite being pretty in pink, oleander is a highly poisonous plant. And now it's being touted as a cure for COVID-19. We'll break down the facts from fiction.
The Mysterious Skeletons in Ben Franklin's Basement
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Human bones were found in the basement of Benjamin Franklin's London home. Lots of human bones. Was one of America's most venerated Founding Fathers a criminal of the worst kind?
How much fluoride is too much?
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How much fluoride is too much? Find out why there is so much debate about this ubiquitous substance -- and how much fluoride is too much.
How a Weather Balloon Works?
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Have you ever wondered how weather stations gather all of their data? Even though technology for predicting the weather has improved, simple weather balloons do a lot of the hard work every day.
Is Your Brain Sharp Enough for This Tricky Trivia Quiz?
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How much random knowledge do you think you have? Put your smarts to the test with this tricky trivia quiz that will have you trying to remember history, geography, science and more!